Why do cops have a high divorce rate?

Divorce rates among police officers are high. The job itself can put strains on relationships because of the shift rotations and extended hours. Officers must often work holidays too. These hours make it hard to spend quality time, if any time, with families.

What percent of cops get divorced?

The number was just 14.1 percent for police officers – significantly lower. Detectives and first-line police supervisors reported even fewer divorces, with rates under 13 percent. The rate of divorce in dispatchers was a less encouraging 23.9 percent.

What profession do cops marry most?

Female police officers are most likely to marry male police officers or female office and administrative-support supervisors. Male police officers are most likely to marry female or male elementary- and middle-school teachers.

Do cops really need help with marriage?

When it comes to marriage, cops really need no help at all from the citizens they serve. Oh, and before you square pegs start touting how wonderful your cop marriage is, you are an anomaly. You can continue on with your wonderful life full of unicorns and sandy beaches.

What do cops have it all over other professions?

Outside of relationships, cops have it all over other professions as it relates to problem solving and thinking quick on their feet (other than say pilots who happen to strike a flock of Canadian Geese upon take off). Cops are always doling out solutions that involve everything from citing case law to acting as defacto social workers in their jobs.

What really gets cops into trouble?

What really gets cops into trouble is when they completely withdraw from their spouse or worse, start playing video games or binge watch Netflix on both their days off. You know who you are. Turn the damn television off and talk to your spouse.

Why are cops never home on their birthdays?

Cops are never home like normal humans On a beautiful sunny Saturday, you and the loved one have planned on spending the day together on his birthday. All the plans are in place when he gets a call. It’s work. Another body has dropped. Because he is also married to the job, he turns and gives you that look you have seen too many times.